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We are so lucky to have such
wonderful, colorful, and healthy plants in our yard. It hasn't always been beautiful
-- take a look at the backyard when we moved in in January of 1997: |
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The first step was to find out what
was back there... Weed-wackers and chainsaws kept two strong men busy for eight long
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Where did that sidewalk come from? We found two apricot
trees, an apple tree, several rose bushes, and a japanese maple tree. |
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This is one of the apricot trees in
bloom  |
The apple tree in bloom was
beautiful! |
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Next project: GRASS!
The little cement walkway had to be removed. 
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Edging, irrigation, and
lighting. Finally --GRASS! The edging is allowing room for additional plants and a
deck-extension project (maybe next year for the deck...)
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Here is a lovely sign of spring |
Next to the apple tree, I planted a
new rose bush ("Opening Night") and it is lovely! Star jasmine are planted
in the background. 
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We have several lovely roses in our backyard. Each one was a
wonderful surprise when it bloomed the first time. Also had several lessons on
aphids, rust, and powdery mildew... |
As of December 1998, we welcome this new addition to our yard. A
"flowering pear" or Pyrus kawakamii. Hopefully a nice shade tree for our
front yard.This is the flowering pear leaf.  |
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There are lots of beautiful plants
and flowers. I love pansies in the winter and bulbs in the spring. The garden
is never-ending in beauty. |
Please
come again for additional photos. |